On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:09:58 -0800 (PST), wrote:



I currently have a Bennington tritoon with the lifting strakes on
inside and outside of all three toons. That's what the comparison
boat in the video is. Bennington actually now has an elliptical
center toon setup in a similiar fashion to the PTX. We just both
really liked the layout and quality of the Premier better.

Have you looked at the spec sheets for the 250 Yamaha versus the 250
ETEC?
Hard to figure why the MPG differences, but maybe I'm misreading or
misunderstanding something.
Looks like tested weight was about 1000 lbs heavier for the Sunstation
with the Yammie.
Are you considering these sheets when you choose your engine?
Or are they to be taken with a big grain of salt?
It looks like you can squeeze real good MPG out of these boats at
loafing speed, but I'm surprised at the difference on the sheets.
Just curious if you look at this stuff.
I'm not sure what to make of it.

--Vic

On Feb 16, 2:38*pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:09:58 -0800 (PST), wrote:

I currently have a Bennington tritoon with the lifting strakes on
inside and outside of all three toons. *That's what the comparison
boat in the video is. *Bennington actually now has an elliptical
center toon setup in a similiar fashion to the PTX. *We just both
really liked the layout and quality of the Premier better.

Have you looked at the spec sheets for the 250 Yamaha versus the 250
ETEC?
Hard to figure why the MPG differences, but maybe I'm misreading or
misunderstanding something.
Looks like tested weight was about 1000 lbs heavier for the Sunstation
with the Yammie.
Are you considering these sheets when you choose your engine?
Or are they to be taken with a big grain of salt?
It looks like you can squeeze real good MPG out of these boats at
loafing speed, but I'm surprised at the difference on the sheets.
Just curious if you look at this stuff.
I'm not sure what to make of it.

--Vic

I did look over those spec sheets. I'm like you... I don't quite know
what to think of their results. They certainly got much better
performance out of the ETECs, and I know the Yamaha is heavier, but
I'm surprised that there was as much of a difference as they are
showing. One thing I did notice is that for the ETEC horsepower
rating, it says "factory tuned". Maybe ETEC gave them a ringer for
the test?

I really want the quiet operation and fuel efficiency of a four
stroke. But meanwhile, if I'm going to spend the money I want it to
have the performance I'm looking for at the same time. That's the
reason for the waffling on which motor.

I'll have a better idea when I get over to the dealer tomorrow. I
think I'll call the factory for some input as well.